May 27 2013 Judaism Newsletter

Continuing on with our exploration of Shabbat, we are going to take a deeper look at Kiddush. For some "baruch atah ad*nai eleKenu melech haolam borei pri hagofen" constitutes the blessing over the wine, but there are two more paragraphs to help carry out the role of this essential Shabbat and Yom Tov blessing.

Shabbat - Blessing Over the Wine
Kiddush is a crucial element of the Sabbath meals. How does a simple prayer elevate a meal and a day to a place of holiness?